Overview
Zanthoxylum rhetsoides is a bushy shrubs in the genus Zanthoxylum, part of the Rutaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Zanthoxylum rhetsoides grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include architectural and low maintenance.
About
Zanthoxylum rhetsoides is a bushy, deciduous shrub belonging to the genus Zanthoxylum, known for its spiny trees and shrubs with aromatic bark and foliage. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade, making it suitable for a range of garden aspects and sheltered exposures. In spring and summer, it produces clusters of small green or yellow-green flowers, followed by distinctive fruits that reveal seeds connected by short threads. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is valued for its architectural form and low maintenance requirements.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Zanthoxylum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Zanthoxylum rhetsoides size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Low Maintenance
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Zanthoxylum rhetsoides
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Zanthoxylum rhetsoides?
Zanthoxylum rhetsoides prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Zanthoxylum rhetsoides need?
Zanthoxylum rhetsoides is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Zanthoxylum rhetsoides hardy in the UK?
Zanthoxylum rhetsoides has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Zanthoxylum rhetsoides?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.